Leviticus

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a US radio personality who dispenses advice to people who call in to her radio show. Recently, she said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an abomination according to Leviticus 18:22, and cannot be condoned under any circumstance.

The following is an open letter to Dr. Laura penned by a US resident, which was posted on the Internet. It's funny, as well as informative:

Dear Dr. Laura:Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law.I have learned a great deal from your show, and try to share that knowledgewith as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexuallifestyle, for example, I simply remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearlystates it to be an abomination. End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the other specificlaws and how to follow them.1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates apleasing odor for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbors.They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7.In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her? 3. I knowthat I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrualcleanliness - Lev.15:19-24. The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking,but most women take offense.

4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female,provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claimsthat this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify?Why can't I own Canadians?

5. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if Ihave a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses.Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

6. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makesme unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

7. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different cropsin the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two differentkinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot.Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole towntogether to stone them? - Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death ata private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? Lev.20:14

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.++The internet reflects who you are.__________________________